Here are some books that our fourth graders have read this year and their thoughts:
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A Dog's Life by Ann M. Martin
(JG)
From this book I have learned:
"Think of life as a soccer game. The starting line up is you (Squirrel) and all you relatives (Bone) vs. death. Every time one of your relatives (Bone) is beat up (a.k.a. killed/disappeared) a good friend (Moon) must sub in to keep your life stable and full of happiness."
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
(BS)
"I have learned from the main character that any thing that is living can have a broken heart such as one of the main character Roscuro ..."
The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
(BW)
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Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm
(MH)
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
"In the book 2,000 Leagues Under the Sea I learned tons from Captain Nemo (main character) about how to treat others. Captain Nemo taught me about caring about and respecting others."
A Dog's Life by Ann M. Martin
(JG)
From this book I have learned:
"Think of life as a soccer game. The starting line up is you (Squirrel) and all you relatives (Bone) vs. death. Every time one of your relatives (Bone) is beat up (a.k.a. killed/disappeared) a good friend (Moon) must sub in to keep your life stable and full of happiness."
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
(BS)
"I have learned from the main character that any thing that is living can have a broken heart such as one of the main character Roscuro ..."
Matilda by Roald Dahl
(CB)
The Hardy Boys Series
(HP)
Amelia Earhart: Adventures in the Sky by //Francene Sabin//, //Karen Milone//
(EH)
The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
(BW)
Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm
(MH)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
"In the book 2,000 Leagues Under the Sea I learned tons from Captain Nemo (main character) about how to treat others. Captain Nemo taught me about caring about and respecting others."
Robinson Crusoe by //Daniel Defoe//